Zack Lesmeister

Zack Lesmeister is a first generation American, born and raised in Saint Louis. He enjoys long walks on the beach and deconstructing the gender binary. As a queer mixed poet, he focuses his efforts exploring racial and queer identities, and Vietnamese culture in America.

In 2017, he led his high school slam team to the VerbQuake team finals. He went on to represent St. Louis at Brave New Voices International Poetry Slam Festival. In fall 2017, Zack was named the St. Louis Youth Poet Laureate.

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